Happy Thanksgiving, cool moms!
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20 luxury holiday gifts for kids and babies under $50, complete with a VIP discount code from Jacadi
We all discovered our partner Jacadi when we were pregnant and quickly became obsessed with their gorgeous Parisian kids and baby clothes. Their clothing and accessories are often a splurge, which is why as a parent, receiving a Jacadi b…
3 great Thanksgiving books for kids to be thankful for.
We love Thanksgiving, but we'll admit it can get the short end of the stick, sandwiched between the Halloween sugar-fest and the merry-and-bright excitement of the holidays. While one of the nice things about Thanksgiving is that it's ab…
Well Lottie da, the newest Lottie doll is a boy
We're big fans of the Lottie doll line here at Cool Mom Picks. She looks like a real kid, has cool adventures, and encourages girls to be themselves, whether they dream of being pirates, soccer pros, or lighthouse keepers. So you can ima…
A new line of cute, trendy kids' clothes from Korea by way of London
Like maybe some of you, my three-year-old has two small but separate wardrobes: The inexpensive, easily replaceable outfits he wears to nursery school; and the few higher quality, trendy kids' clothes I save for the days he's not paintin…
6 reasons why Micro Kickboard could be the best first scooter for your kids
Like many of you parents, I wanted to purchase the best first scooter for my little kids when they were old enough, but was overwhelmed by all the choices in the stores. But after reading a review of the Micro Kickboard Mini Micro scoote…
The cutest baby ballet flats. Dare you not to squee.
The days of fabulous heels are gone for this ex-New Yorker. Pregnant or not, I live in cute, comfy flats these days. And although I'm not the matchy-matchy type, expecting a little girl has me thinking about the occasional mommy and me o…
3 amazing new picture books for kids and parents to love
For those of us who love great illustration as much as a great story, I've found three new picture books that are worth making space for in your kids' bookcase or wrapping to give to a child this holiday. What I love most about all three…
10 tips to make reading fun for young kids: Turn your preschooler into a serious book lover.
There’s nothing quite like seeing your child pick up a book and read it to himself for the first time. And even though we've been known to tell our kids to putdownthatbookrightnow! when we're trying to get them out the door for school, w…
3 cool holiday outfits that your kids can wear long after the holidays are over
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is putting together the perfect holiday outfit for my kids--all four of them. In the past, that has led to me purchasing all sorts of shoes and accessories , on top of the fabulous holiday d…
Super nerdy blocks for super scientists
There aren't many wooden toys for toddlers that I can imagine an older kid would love too, but these super nerdy ABC blocks from Uncommon Goods are a major exception. They're made from locally sourced wood and printed with non-toxic inks…
Trend alert: Snow Leopards. They're everywhere.
This time last year, our kids were all about foxes , probably because The Song That Will Not Be Mentioned was playing on repeat in our homes. While woodland animals are still a favorite with my kids, I'm noticing one animal obsession ris…
Bunzi: A first balance bike for toddlers that doesn't break your budget
If it's not yet clear from the pages of Cool Mom Picks, the holiday season is upon us. And for a lot of us, that means time to come up with a standout holiday gift for the little guys and gals on our shopping list will be a hit without b…
Give your memory some backup with The Birthday Poster from Sticky Bellies
All of my kids' birthdays are milestone birthdays in my eyes, though I'm not always so good at remembering the details of each passing year other than maybe the cake we served at the party. Hey, I really like cake. But with Sticky Bellie…
Sponsored post: Personalized books starring your child. And another favorite star.
This is a sponsored message from Peppa Pig and Me As any kid can tell you, the only thing better than reading a book about one of their favorite cartoon characters is being in a book with one of their favorite cartoon characters. Now, th…
Pretty paper plates and cups that feed America's hungry families
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only mom who races to my kids' school party volunteer signups to be sure I can claim "plates and forks." Honestly, the holidays are busy enough without having to bake eight dozen cookies. (And bless you parent…
Winter hats on!
Finding a winter coat for the baby always seems easy, but it can be a challenge to find a hat that is logo, character and cheesy design-free. We came across these delightful, updated-retro styles from Little Sun Hat that I think will do …
Heirloom cashmere for babies so gorgeous, you might never take it out of the box.
It's no secret we're fans of gorgeous cashmere , for ourselves and for our kids , even if we do tend to covet it from afar. So imagine our delight when we recently stumbled upon a new cashmere line--this time, just for babies. I know, lo…
An adorable doll carrier for future babywearers
I'm a veteran babywearer, so it's no surprise that the first thing my daughter thinks about when she wants to take her dolls for a walk is putting them into a carrier. We've always had cute little doll pouches for her babies, but with wh…
Temporary hair color for Halloween: 3 good options you won't be washing out by Thanksgiving
With my daughter finally ( finally! ) deciding on going trick-or-treating as Iris, the Goddess of the Rainbow , we've been trying out different temporary hair color options to figure out what makes sense for her. Especially on her dark b…
A Halloween story so spooky it might even give mom and dad the creeps.
As a kid who saw creatures in my bedroom shadows at night, I always identified with the protagonist of Bedtime for Frances, who saw monsters in her bathrobe and had all kinds of other excuses for not going to bed. The new scary story for…
Smart t-shirts for boys that girls can wear too.
I loved every single one of the smart t-shirts for girls from Peek, so pretty cool that they've created a line of smart t-shirts for boys too, in particular, this one featuring the words of one of the most amazing men on the planet. The …
A creative activity book that could make a future Duchamps or Dali out of your kid.
A few years ago, we fell in love with artist Marion Deuchars' smart, fun activity book Let's Make Some Great Art , which teaches kids about twelve great masters and encourages them to imitate their styles all over the pages. I'm thrilled…
Temporary tattoo jewelry you won't regret tomorrow. (Also: brilliant Halloween costume shortcut!)
I love fun, fashion-forward jewelry, but I don't love when the jewelry--or my skin--changes colors after a little wear. Metallic temporary tattoo jewelry is a fun new trend and smart solution that we're seeing everywhere--the logical, fa…